Sep 28th 2022
Are you looking to learn more about aeration and its use in grain storage? We can help with our brief explainer on the importance of aeration in grain storage and why it’s crucial for many farmers. Wh…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Sep 12th 2022
There’s no worse feeling in the grain storage world than opening up your grain bins after a few months to discover a gigantic pest infestation. Luckily, there are several ways to prevent and deal with…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Aug 29th 2022
Humanity has spent tens of thousands of years developing the grain harvesting process, a process that is inextricably linked to the practice of agriculture itself. What began at the end of the hunter-…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Aug 29th 2022
As a farmer, you’re probably very familiar with grain elevators. Those gigantic structures have become a second home to you after all these years! However, you may not know the particulars of how grai…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Aug 25th 2022
Grain quality is important at every step of the process. If you don’t put in the time to produce quality grain, buyers will be less interested in purchasing. When they do purchase, they’ll likely want…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Aug 1st 2022
Now that summer is in full swing, the harvest season is right around the corner. There’s no better time than now to start your preparations for the grain harvest—but where do you begin? We’re here to…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Jul 29th 2022
No one wants to experience a lackluster harvest. More than that, everyone wants to have a great harvest. However, many farmers don’t know what they can change for next year (and some are worried that…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Jul 21st 2022
Grain bins are designed to be tall and light—while this is perfect for your purposes, it does leave the bin vulnerable to wind damage. When you have a windstorm in your area (especially one with gusts…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Feb 18th 2022
Stored grain can spoil quickly at warm temperatures.As outdoor temperatures increase, stored grain requires attention to prevent losses, says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Ser…
Published by Ken Hellevang, Ellen Crawford
